Senior Internal Controls Analyst - Hybrid, Drive Controls & Automation

Zurich; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is seeking a Senior Internal Controls Analyst at our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. This role focuses on strengthening financial controls in line with the ICIF framework, collaborating with a seasoned team to drive effective remediation and control improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in Accounting/Finance, or 6+ years with a HS diploma, plus knowledge of accounting principles and experience with financial reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 4+ years in Accounting or Finance
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years in Accounting or Finance
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4+ years in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• General ledger or transactional experience
• Experience with financial reporting systems, Business Objects, and financial query tools

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes to identify risks and control weaknesses
• Design and implement controls to strengthen the control environment
• Assess impact of major changes on the control environment
• Maintain a systematic and disciplined control environment
• Document end-to-end processes with SMEs
• Test internal controls and drive remediation of deficiencies
• Educate control owners on importance of internal controls
• Support automation of controls and testing where appropriate

Skills

Process analysis

Controls design

Risk assessment

Documentation

Remediation planning

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Tools

Business Objects

Financial query tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Zurich is seeking a Senior Internal Controls Analyst at our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. This role focuses on strengthening financial controls in line with the ICIF framework, collaborating with a seasoned team to drive effective remediation and control improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in Accounting/Finance, or 6+ years with a HS diploma, plus knowledge of accounting principles and experience with financial reporting systems.